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Stockholm Gay Pride 2014

Posted by zlatin

The Rival Teddy Björn...It's that time of the year again! We have several big festivals in the beginning of August. Besides the Music & Arts Festival and Culture Festival, we have the biggest of

Kayaking in Stockholm

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The hot weather continues! If swimming at a Stockholm beach sounds too daring but you still want to cool off, then I recommend renting a kayak and paddling around the city. It is quite inexpensive an

Swimming at Stockholm Beaches... a Good Way to Cool Off!

Posted by zlatin

Swimming in the archipelago! Photo by Henrik Trygg, Stockholms Visitors Board.Way back in 2010, I wrote a blog article about beaches and pools in Stockholm. As temperatures are expected to hit 30 Cel

Hop On Hop Off Boats

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When I visited Fotografiska this past weekend, I decided to use the Hop On Hop Off Boat to get from the downtown area to the museum (to re-familiarize myself with them).Boat coming in to Nybroviken s

Sebastião Salgado at Fotografiska

Posted by zlatin

Finally! I have been trying to get to this exhibition for the past month, but have been busy, busy, busy! It was well worth the wait though. The exhibition in question is "Genisis" by Sebastião Salga

Some Tips on Getting Ready for Your Cruise Vacation

Posted by zlatin

Are you planning your first cruise? Good for you! I know that you are going to have a great time. But now, as you start finalizing your plans, you probably want to know what all you have to

Day Trip to Vaxholm in the Archipelago

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Vaxholm harborMy cousin and his wife visited me for a few days this past weekend. It was their first time in Stockholm and gorgeous weather, so after the requisite visits to Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum,

Restaurant Mr French in Gamla Stan

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Last autumn I wrote about the restaurant Mr French which had opened in the locale, once occupied by Pontus by the Sea. As I wrote then, they were just planning on being open for a few months before c